Santé publique Algoma alerte toutes les collectivités et les résidents d’Algoma d’un risque accru de COVID-19 en raison de la transmission communautaire du virus.   Tous les résidents et les milieux de travail devraient immédiatement appliquer les mesures suivantes afin de se protéger soi-même et de protéger les autres membres de la communauté.   Mesures visant à vous protéger, à ...

Algoma Public Health is alerting all Algoma communities and residents of an increased risk of COVID-19 at this time due to local community transmission.   All Algoma residents and workplaces should immediately take the following actions to protect yourselves and fellow community members.   Actions to Protect Yourself, Your Household, and Your Workplace   1. Anyone who is sick, even with ...

Nov 12, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Showers except a few flurries over higher terrain this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h near noon. Temperature steady near plus 5. Tonight – Flurries except a few showers near Lake Superior early this evening. Risk of freezing drizzle late this evening and after midnight. Wind becoming north 20 km/h late this evening. Low ...

Nov 12, 2021 at 06:51 The following road conditions were taken from ON511. Wawa-news doesn’t take any responsibility for this information being correct given the large stretches of road being reported on, and the quickness that winter weather can change road conditions and visibility. Be aware that weather and road conditions can change just around that curve ahead. Be prepared ...

Algoma Public Health is reporting 25 new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#608 – #632), one from Central and East Algoma, and 24 from Sault Ste. Marie and area.   Potential exposure 1 – Rockstar Bar Public health is advising anyone who was at the Rockstar Bar, located at 864 Queen St. E, in Sault Ste. Marie on November 6, 2021, from ...

Nov 11, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Cloudy. 30 percent chance of rain showers or flurries this morning. Rain showers beginning late this afternoon. Wind east 20 km/h gusting to 40 increasing to 40 gusting to 60 this morning. High 7. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Showers ending after midnight then cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Wind ...

Nov 11, 2021 at 06:58 Media release of November 10, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. The Township of Manitouwadge has been advised that the Manitouwadge Fire Department has returned to active duty in advance of a special Council Meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. this evening. Mayor John MacEachern states, “We have agreed to meet with members of the Fire Department to ...

Nov 11, 2021 at 06:51 The following road conditions were taken from ON511. Wawa-news doesn’t take any responsibility for this information being correct given the large stretches of road being reported on, and the quickness that winter weather can change road conditions and visibility. Be aware that weather and road conditions can change just around that curve ahead. Be prepared ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) has reported fourteen (14) new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#594 – #607), 13 from Sault Ste. Marie and area and one from Central and East Algoma this evening. Eight are of unknown exposure, five are of close contact and one is of International travel. All individuals are self-isolating. There are sixty-nine cases in the Algoma District and ...

Nov 10, 2021 at 14:01 Congratulations to Pam Johnson, winner of Week 20 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The envelope (#29) that Pam selected contained the King of Clubs, winning $516. The progressive pot next week is estimated at $8,659! Monies from the Catch the Ace are used to enhance health care services at the Lady Dunn Health ...

Between 7:10 and 7:30 tonight, 46 years ago the Edmund Fitzgerald disappeared from radar – but not from the hearts and memories of many.  The Edmund Fitzgerald was making her way across Lake Superior loaded with iron ore pellets. The November storm hit and the crew of the Fitz battled through 70 knot winds and 30 foot waves.  Just shy ...

Nov 10, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 6. Wind chill minus 6 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Increasing cloudiness after midnight. Wind becoming east 20 km/h late this evening. Low minus 1 with temperature rising to plus 2 by morning. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There ...

Nov 10, 2021 at 06:41 The following road conditions were taken from ON511. Wawa-news doesn’t take any responsibility for this information being correct given the large stretches of road being reported on, and the quickness that winter weather can change road conditions and visibility. Be aware that weather and road conditions can change just around that curve ahead. Be prepared ...

Algoma Public Health has posted a statement regarding the health district’s ninth death related to COVID-19. The statement says that, “Out of respect for the family, no further information is being shared.” Algoma Public Health also reported in the same statement that there are 10 new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#584 – #593), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area. Six ...

Nov 9, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Mainly sunny. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 late this morning. High 9. Wind chill minus 4 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clear. Low minus 5. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are 68 active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today. News Tidbits: The rising ...